Working Within Established Systems of Power

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CONTENT STATEMENT

18. Individuals and organizations work within, or outside of, established systems of power, authority and governance to influence their own security and the security of others.

CONTENT ELABORATION

Established systems of power, authority, and governance include international and regional treaties, alliances, and organizations governing interactions between nations and international groups such as:

  • United Nations;
  • International Court of Justice;
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization;
  • Organization of American States;
  • Association of Southeast Asian Nations; and
  • African Union.

Individuals and organizations sometimes choose to work outside of the established systems of power, authority and governance. They may feel disenfranchised, unrepresented, or they may not recognize the authority of established systems. Such groups may form alternative systems or agencies, engage in civil disobedience, dissent, or illegal activities such as:

  • violence;
  • piracy;
  • organized crime; and
  • terrorist activities.

EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING

Analyze how individuals and groups work within the established systems of power, authority and governance.
Analyze an example of how and why an individual or group chose to work outside of the established systems of power, authority or governance.

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Searched: International Organizations

11-1011.00Chief Executives  Bright Outlook  
25-1065.00Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
43-5011.01Freight Forwarders 
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 
21-1099.00Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary 
25-4022.00Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
29-1216.00General Internal Medicine Physicians
19-3032.00Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 
39-7012.00Travel Guides 
21-1091.00Health Education Specialists 
21-1012.00Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
11-2021.00Marketing Managers 
11-2022.00Sales Managers 
13-1161.00Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers 
11-3031.00Financial Managers 
13-2081.00Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
13-1041.08Customs Brokers
27-3031.00Public Relations Specialists 

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